Conjugation

Bail on

laisser tomber

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only bail changes; on stays the same: bailed on, bailed on.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't bail on, he doesn't bail on.

    1. I / you / we / they bail on
    2. he / she / it bails on

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am bailing on
    2. you / we / they are bailing on
    3. he / she / it is bailing on

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't bail on.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they bailed on

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to bail on
    2. you / we / they are going to bail on
    3. he / she / it is going to bail on

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't bail on.

    1. (you) bail on
    2. let's bail on